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KINGSPORT - Billy Joe Nelson Sr., 53, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023.
A native of Kingsport, Billy spent most of his life in northeast Tennessee. Billy worked in the transportation department for Kingsport City Schools for twenty-three years. He also provided CDL training for commercial driving. Billy was married to Donna Nelson for eleven years. He had three children, Billy, Hannah, and Cody. He was an avid hunter who loved being outdoors, as well as fishing. He also had a love for animals and had a houseful of pets.
Billy is preceded in death by his father, Earl Nelson.
Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Donna Nelson; sons, Billy Joe Nelson, Jr., Cody Nelson, daughter, Hannah Nelson; mother, Norma Jean Nelson; brothers, Earl "JR" Nelson, Jr. (Colleen), Rick (Sonya) Nelson, Terry Nelson and Lisa; sisters, Sylvia (Andy) Cole, Tonya (Frank) Hoffman; multiple nieces and nephews; many brothers and sisters-in-law.
The family will receive friends from 1 PM to 3 PM on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Trinity Memorial Centers, 1221 Stewball Circle, Kingsport, TN. A memorial service will follow at 3 PM with Bill Cody officiating.
In lieu fop flowers, donations in Billy's name may be made to Petworks Animal Shelter of Kingsport.
Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the Nelson family.
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Laura S.
February 1, 2023
Praying for this family. I am so sorry.
Jeff and Ami Frye
January 28, 2023
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. He was a great man and we really enjoyed him. He will be very missed. Jeff and Ami Frye
Pat Williams
January 27, 2023
Donna,
We are so sorry for your loss. We have been praying and will continue to pray for God´s peace and comfort.
Love
Gene and Pat Williams
Andrea Burdge
January 26, 2023
I met Billy when he tagged along on Donna's bus during the summer (summer school). I remember talking a lot about movies and just normal conversation stuff. Billy was my bus driver my senior year (now). I got pretty close to Donna and Billy through band trips and just chatting with them while waiting for the buses to load. I soon nicknamed them, Uncle Billy and Aunt Donna. Amazing people. Billy always turned my frown upside down. He always made me laugh by saying something hilarious...or just sounding like a hick...lol...As far as I could tell, everyone on his bus adored/respected him. He always wore his cool sunglasses. He was so kind, generous, loving, caring, funny...I will never forget how he always made me happy. Billy will be greatly missed by Donna, his family, his friends, and his students. Thoughts and prayers for those who knew Billy.
Kaylee Lane
January 26, 2023
Billy was my bud driver for all of high school pretty much and was such an inspiration to me! I´ll miss him dearly! He used to always call me gene Simmons for having big curly hair and it always made me smile. You´ll be truly missed Billy.
Kaylee Ellis /Kaylee lane a
January 26, 2023
This is so sad he was such a wonderful bud driver and a tru inspiration to me! He always called me gene Simmons cause I had really curly hair. It always made me smile and certainly made high school easier he will be missed dearly. My heart goes out to his family ! - Kaylee ellis /Kaylee lane
Kassandra Whiten
January 25, 2023
Billy was my bus driver from freshman year to sophomore year. He always made me laugh and smile and he always made my bad days better. I will never forget his smile and his kind words rest easy Billy! Thoughts n prayers for the family god bless you all!
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